FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!!<\/p>\n
A Night to Remember: Folk Guardians of Worcester will take guests on a journey all around the world, to countries with rich African heritage; where the sounds and choreographies made are the syncretism* of the Afro with the Indigenous, giving rise to the emergence of the first Afro-Latino, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-American dances.<\/p>\n
The audience will learn about the richness of African culture and its intersectionality with countries such as Haiti, United States, Mali
\nDominican Republic, Brazil, Peru, Puerto Rico, Ghana, and Colombia.<\/p>\n
Experience the beauty of traditional folk dances and songs and get transported to a country you've never been to, by immersing yourself in the sound of music and exuberance of their melodious dances.<\/p>\n
Move to the music of Son del Sol and Jack Bastante with the Afro-Peruvian music Festejo. Jump to the beat of some African drumming with Crocodile River Music. Join the all-star group Querencia Dance Company with their high energy and synchronized salsa dance. Be amazed by the intensity of Samba Viva with the Afro-Brazilian dance Maculelé, Move your body to the tune of the always energetic Tribe Rise with Haitian and Colombian rhythms, followed by the sound and cadence of some Afro-Dominican dances interpreted by Ritmos Dance Studio, and end the evening with the pageantry and exhilaration of Guardians of Traditions' masqueraders.<\/p>\n
This event focuses on celebrating the richness and diversity of the city of Worcester, demonstrating that we can retain our cultural identity and diversity and be part of the community; after all, 'where there's roots, there's power.”<\/p>\n
**Art was created by renowned Dominican artist Omar Molina Oviedo**<\/p>\n
This event is brought in partnership with Mechanics Hall, and in collaboration with Creative Hub Worcester and Monano Art; made possible with a grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, the Worcester Arts Council, and with the sponsorship of Hanover Insurance, Country Bank, and Cornerstone Bank.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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